Read Galatians 5.13-26. In 5.13-26: Living in freedom. Having just discussed what returning to slavery would mean (5.2-12), Paul now expounds on freedom (5.1). In verse 13: Self-indulgence captures the sense of the flesh ("sarx"). Now the slave imagery is used positively: Love requires a new form of submission (Rom 6.15-19). In verse 14: Lev 19.18; Rom 13.8-10. In verses 16-17: Spirit and flesh define opposing spheres of life and loyalties (Rom 8.5- 7). In verse 18: The law is associated with flesh ((Rom 7). In verses 19-21: Works of the flesh: this vice list enumerates various forms of self-indulgence (v. 13; see Rom 1.29-31). Sexual sins head the list, followed by sins leading to social disorder, then personal excesses. Kingdom of God is God's future reign (1 Cor 6.9-10). In verses 22-26: Fruit of the Spirit is what living by the Spirit produces (2 Pet 1.5-7). In verse 24: The moral life is similarly described in Rom 6.6. In verses 25-26: Rom 8.5-8. Life in the Spirit recognizes different gifts and mutual need, thereby devaluing interpersonal rivalry (1 Cr 12). Comments or Questions..
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